Proverbs 15:9
World English Bible (WEB)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
In context
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
Proverbs 15:9 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
- KJV King James Version
- The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- An abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.